Artwork
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine from Morningside Park
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine from Morningside Park is an ink print by Rachael Robinson Elmer. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Cathedral of St.
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- Inscribed:in plate: lower right, Rachel Robinson Elmer; lower center, The Cathedral of St. John The Divine From Morning Side Park, Art-Lovers' New York - Volland Views
About this work
Overview
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine from Morningside Park is an offset lithograph created by Rachael Robinson Elmer in 1914.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, situated on a hill, with Morningside Park in the foreground. The scene includes children playing and people strolling, capturing a moment of everyday life near the cathedral.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by soft colors and loose brushstrokes, evoking a sense of spontaneity. As an offset lithograph, the print was produced using a technique that involves transferring an image from a stone or metal plate to a rubber blanket, then to paper.
Artist & collection
